Vacation rentals with a kayak in Watauga County

We had a wonderful stay at It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere. The house is beautiful and Brandon did a great job communicating and letting us know all about the place. Our kids loved the bunk bed! The kitchen is very nicely equipped. GPS directions can get a little tricky as you get close (or at least our car’s navigation system sent us a somewhat crazy way from Boone), but it is a wonderful location right next to Appalachian Ski Mountain. It is very easy I get to downtown Blowing Rock from the house, too! I wish we could stay longer. We definitely would rent it again!! Thank you!!

Great location for what we needed would definitely stay again

We had an amazing stay and thoroughly enjoyed the front yard for all day sledding! The house was spacious - perfect for our four families! Most importantly, the hosts were super friendly and responsive to any questions we had! We will definitely be back to enjoy the river in the summer!!

We loved the cabin and it was perfect for a short visit for our family of four. Clean space, close to the river, easy access to Boone, Banner Elk, Sugar Mountain and only an hour drive to Roan Mountain

Wonderful stay. Would definitely stay here again. Very helpful and receptive host. Super close to the bottom of lift #1 (but smaller kids will need a little help navigating the landscaping stairs down and back from the house). Enjoyed the fireplace and the peaceful views.

Fantastic visit to Boone- felt right at home! Loved the privacy and the decor, place was well equipped and very cozy. Will definitely stay again!

After you enjoy viewing and reading reviews of Melanie’s property be prepared to have your expectations exceeded in every way… her hospitality and the quality of the home are five star. A delightful stay for us that we will repeat!

The location was beautiful and peaceful, even more so than the pictures. The host was extremely responsive and helpful when we needed clarification. 100% would recommend!

Eugene was the best host I have ever had with Airbnb. He was so responsive-he answered any questions that were had and when we asked for recommendations he immediately responded. I would definitely recommend staying here! There was an ant problem we started to notice upstairs and in the kitchen mostly, but other than that the place was very well cleaned. The hot tub was great-wish it had a little more privacy with the close by neighbor. Overall, my husband and I plus our friends enjoyed our getaway!

This location was exactly what we wanted. Very private and relaxing with great views. Make sure you bring food as there is only one restaurant, the food and service were great but they are only open on the weekend and we came in Thursday afternoon, had to drive 30 mins back out for dinner. We enjoyed the awesome back porch and hot tub. We definitely had a great time and will return !

We loved staying so close to Blowing Rock! The views are amazing. The two cabins were just what we were looking for in a quiet retreat.

Fantastic place in silent surroundings, log fires and sunsets each evening followed by the hot tub! The 10 minute drive up the winding road from reception was a bit of a challenge multiple times a day, but the house is worth it. Horse riding each day was another highlight for the fam.

We had a lovely stay at Hawks Rest! We were looking for a peaceful, relaxing weekend to unplug, and it delivered! Very well appointed and cared for property. We would definitely recommend and hope to return!

The location was beautiful with the mountain views. Matt allowed us to rent the house on short notice and was easy to work with. We enjoyed our stay.

This is probably one of my favorite Airbnb that I’ve ever stayed in; I cannot rate it high enough. The cabin is incredible! It might be the first time where seeing it in person was better than the photos. The view is stunning and I loved relaxing in the hot tub. If you’re looking for a quiet getaway, this place is perfect.

Cliffside is a gorgeous home with a view that belongs on a postcard. If you are looking for a peaceful, private, serene getaway, this home ticks all the boxes. Unlike a lot of rentals that have uncomfortable, low-quality furniture, Abbie has done a fabulous job of curating a space that is comfortable, chic, a little luxurious, and very welcoming. And everything was very, very clean. Getting to the property was easy thanks to good directions, but the climb up the mountainside might make those who are especially afraid of heights a bit nervous as it's steep (up to a 10 degree incline in some places) and narrow. However, it's paved and once I drove it the first time, each subsequent ascent or descent got easier. Once you get up to Cliffside, there is plenty of parking and you won't see any neighbors. For those who are mobility challenged, there is a full set of stairs to get from parking down to the cabin. (And obviously there are stairs inside to get to the main bedroom.)